85R2809 SMT-D By: Goldman H.B. No. 302 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of mineral interests having a value of less than a certain amount. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Section 11.146, Tax Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 11.146. MINERAL INTEREST HAVING VALUE OF LESS THAN $2,000 [$500]. SECTION 2. Section 11.146(a), Tax Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) A person is entitled to an exemption from taxation of a mineral interest the person owns if the interest has a taxable value of less than $2,000 [$500]. SECTION 3. This Act applies only to a tax year beginning on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 4. This Act takes effect January 1, 2018.